Kefalonia Local Specialties

The cuisine of the Ionian Islands is delectable and healthy while strongly influenced mostly by the Venetians. The distinctive flavors and scents, the traditional local products, the imaginative combinations and the genuine love of the locals for their gastronomy lead to the creation of some of the most famous Greek dishes. Kefalonia’s soil is rich due to the heavy rainfalls and this is why the island produces many agricultural products, such as olive oil, olives, wine, fruits, vegetables and dairy products. The local cuisine consists of all the main ingredients of the Mediterranean and Ionian diet, like meat, fish, fruits and vegetables.

If you are in Kefalonia, you should definitely try some local products, like the famous Feta cheese, the ham, the amazing thyme honey, cookies with anise, the delicious Robola wine (Protected Name), the must cookies etc.
Among the most famous local recipes are:


Aliada
This is an exclusive local dish made with garlic, potatoes purée and the broth from an octopus that has been broiled.

Rabbit cooked in Mavrodaphne wine
Rabbit cooked in tomato sauce and boiled with the famous red and sweet wine Mavrodafne.

Pies
The pies are probably the island’s cuisine trademark. Made from handmade dough and various stuffing, like rice and meat, leek and spinach, vegetables, cod and octopus.  

Bourbourelia
This is a soup with peas, salt, pepper and olive oil.

Strapatsada
Eggs with tomatoes, fried in local olive oil, salt and pepper.  

Riganada
Bread slices, baked or fresh, with olive oil and oregano.  

Bouryetto
A dish made of two kinds of local fish, pasta, onions, garlic and a thick sauce.

Tsigari
This is very popular amongst the vegetarians, since it’s basically spinach cooked with rice and lots of lemon sauce.

Kakavia Soup
This is the most delicious fish soup, prepared with the broth of local fishes.

Lamb “kleftiko”
Lamb baked in aluminum foil and filled with green peppers, feta cheese and lots of pepper.

Galaktoboureko
A sweet made of dough and cream filling of eggs, sugar and milk.

Mandoles
A sweet snack made with almonds and sugar.

Pasteli
A caramelized sweet snack, made with sesame and local honey.

Almond pie
A cake with almonds, flour and eggs.


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